Retailing Normans buying ex-Beca HQ; Seascape developer gives update; Ryman abandons Moondah; Waikato steel plant planned, Mowbray move – Property Insider

By New Zealand Blog News Service Dec 8, 2025

The last 2025 column, reporting on the billionaire Normans and a big building deal.
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ODT quiz: December 9 December 8, 2025
Test your local and general knowledge by taking the Otago Daily Times quiz for Tuesday, December 9.
Marvel to be still standing December 8, 2025
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Droves of visitors to set city abuzz December 8, 2025
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Robinson picks up bronze, maintains overall lead December 8, 2025
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Rearguard action falls just short December 8, 2025
There can be honour in defeat.
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Otago saved their best for last.
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Peace on earth December 8, 2025
They call football the beautiful game, but its ugly side was openly on display in the early hours of Saturday morning (New Zealand time).

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